Roam to Jerome Arizona for the Fun of it!
Across the valley from Sedona, nestled mile high in the Cleopatra mountains of the Black Hills of Arizona is the artist's haven, Jerome Arizona. Once the site of the largest copper mining operation in the World, Jerome is re-surging as an artist colony and 'The most haunted ghost town' in America. With less than 500 permanent residents there is plenty of room for both. As you would expect in a mountain town, the roads twist and turn, switch back and then back again. Slow down and enjoy the view. The Verde Valley spreads out below, with a verdant river running through it. And keep a look out for unique houses perched precariously on the hillside. Some of the oldest homes and buildings are more than 100 years old. Most of the older houses have an incredible history complete with ghost stories. Park in any of the many public parking … [Read More...]
Myrtle Beach, Land of Golf, Sea, and Pancake Houses
Myrtle Beach and sister city North Myrtle Beach are the east coast’s family summer vacation spots. This is discerned by the incredible number of miniature golf courses and the interminable amount of pancake houses. And the two are often found together on the Grand Strand! Every theme for miniature golf is here, from airplanes to…
Clifford Smith, Staniel Cay Best Fishing & Snorkeling Guide
Once in a lifetime an opportunity presents itself that is impossible to pass up. Recently Tastes Like Travel had the opportunity to travel to Samson Cay Exuma in the Bahamas and live aboard an 80′ Pershing for 3 nights. Samson Cay is just north of the more popular and touristy Staniel Cay. During those 3 glorious…
Willie Mae’s Scotch House New Orleans, Americas Best Fried Chicken?
Willie Mae’s Scotch House in New Orleans has been visited and reviewed by every major food network and blog there is. Tastes Like Travel normally tries to visit those unknown, out of the way, Mom and Pop places that get missed by the main stream media. However, Willie Mae’s is know
NOLA Poboys are Damn Good, Dinner with Cursing Murray
There is nothing better than an authentic New Orleans Poboy sandwich. On a recent trip through the Big Easy, Tastes Like Travel stopped for the night to stroll Bourbon Street and to eat some New Orleans food the city is famous for. As we strolled to the East end of Bourbon street where the night life starts to fade…
Props Brewery and Grill in Fort Walton Beach is a Fun Hangout
While visiting our brother in Ft. Walton Beach for New Years, my sister and I grabbed a bite to eat and a locally brewed craft beer at Props Brewery and Grill, in the plaza next to the Publix supermarket. With the name and decor paying homage to the local air force bases, Props Brewery and…
Texas Best Smokehouse Tyler Texas BBQ is an OK stop
On a recent trip to Florida we found ourselves exiting at 571A outside of Tyler Texas to grab a a bite to eat. This exit is home to Texas Best Smokehouse. In reality this is one of those multiple business stops with a convenience store, gas station, sonic and Texas Best Smokehouse. It is a…
Louie Linguini’s, Crazy good food on the Bay in Monterey California
What if ‘The Most Interesting Man in the World’ had a half-brother that was only half as interesting, but was a great cook? That could be Louie linguini, the namesake of a new seafood restaurant in Monterey Bay. Tastes like travel was exploring the pier area, tossing squid back into the sea and exploring John…
Where is Hearst Castle and Why Should you go there?
If you are on of the 40 million persons who has visited Hearst Castle then this blog is not for you. If you have not visited Hearst Castle and are in Central California, Stop and Visit, then make you plans for your second visit. The most commonly asked question is , “Where is Hearst Castle“? Located half…
